Nov 16-Dec 4: Blue Man Group
25 years ago, three newly graduated friends wanted to somehow parlay their interest in design, science, comedy, drumming and music into careers. Shockingly, they’ve succeeded with this hit show that has infiltrated the world’s biggest stages and Arrested Development. They’re making their Mainland China debut with a huge tour that stops off at Shanghai Culture Square for an extended run. For more, check out our feature on The Blue Man Group.
Nov 16-Dec 4, 7.15pm (Tues-Sun) and 2pm (Sat-Sun), RMB158-688. Shanghai Culture Square. see event listing.
Nov 17: The Christmas Designer Market
Get an early start to holiday shopping as more than 75 designers take over Shanghai Centre offering up unique artisan goods perfect for that special gift. As always, there will be plenty of food and drink pop-ups to add to the festive atmosphere.
Nov 17, 10am-5pm, free entry. Shanghai Centre, see event listing.
Nov 18: A New Zealand Cultural Evening with Kapa Haka
Pudong Shangri-La hosts this evening celebrating traditional New Zealand Māori culture. Top high school kappa haka groups from the Rotorua Boys’ High School and Rotorua Girls’ High School will perform followed by a sumptuous buffet of New Zealand classics including steamed New Zealand mussels, slow cooked New Zealand venison ribs, New Zealand wines and much more.
Nov 18, 7pm, RMB488. Pudong Shangri-La, East Shanghai, see event listing.
Nov 18-20: Festhéâ
The second edition of the French theater festival has a theme about how life is growing up as a woman. There will be two plays coming from France as part of the six show programme. There will also be three free workshops for kids and adults, food and drink pop-ups, a photobooth and a book signing from La Ptite Lu. Part of the proceeds go to More Than Aware.
Nov 18-20, 11am, RMB200 (RMB160 for kids and students). Ke Center for the Contemporary Arts, see event listing.
Nov 19-20: FEAST Festival
The second installment of Social Supply’s food festival brings 10 of the city’s hottest chefs together for a two-day culinary binge at the rooftop of Xintiandi’s The Place, complete with three mixologists, DJs and live music. It is sure to be a fun outing for the whole family!
Nov 19-20, noon-9pm, RMB50-80 (RMB90 for both days). The Place Rooftop. see event listing.
